Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), Helsinki

Uspenski Cathedral is one of the main cathedral and place to visit in Helsinki. The architecture of this church is like Russian style And it's amazing. The church is near the sea and at night it look more beautiful. There are lot of cafes around the church.

If you take time to really explore both the exterior and interior of this old Russian Orthodox Cathedral in the heart of Helsinki, you be totally amazed with its structure as a building, but also the significance it has played in Finnish history. It was also fun trying to speak in broken Russian and convoluted English to the priest on duty at the religious souvenir shop inside. Consequently, I couldn't help but but a tiny replica of one the religious icons which cover the inside walls of the church.

As a tourist I took part in amazing concert during orthodox 2 hours long service. The spectacle and the choir in the church I will remember very long. When you listen to it you think how wonderful things people are able to create when they are inspired by true faith

Beautiful building but found it closed at a time it was supposed to be open (12:30 14th April 2019). Nice views from the outside. Sorry I could not see the inside.

We visited Uspenski Cathedral after coming back from a trip in Suomenlinna island and it was already closed and we were sad because they told us that it is very beautiful inside, but here is the tip to check the church hours if you want to visit inside and looks like it’s a free entrance. But although we couldn’t visit the church inside, we really enjoyed being able to visit the church on the outside for the details and views from the hill. It’s a nice area to walk around. Eli: 5 / Serge: 5 Recommended: Yes, it’s a beautiful church. Tips: - Comfortable shoes are recommended, - Check the church open hours before you go.